New Delhi: As October approaches, the festive season is on the horizon, with several major festivals, including Dussehra, scheduled for the month. Consequently, banks will remain closed for several days in October when these festivals occur. If you’re planning to get work done, you may encounter hurdles due to bank closures. It’s advisable to be aware of the complete list of bank holidays in advance.
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The RBI has released the full list of bank holidays for the month of October, which includes weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and varies from region to region. In the upcoming month, there will be a total of over 15 days of holidays.
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Bank Holidays October 2023: Here’s the full list
2 October 2023 – Mahatma Gandhi
12 October 2023 – Naraka Chaturdashi (in several states)
14 October 2023 – Second Saturday
15 October 2023 – Sunday
18 October 2023 – Kati Bhiu (Assam)
19 October 2023 – Samvatsari Festival (Gujarat)
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21 October 2023 – Durga Puja (Maha Saptami)
22 October 2023 – Durga Puja
23 October 2023 – Maha Navami
24 October 2023 – Vijaya Dashami
28 October 2023 – Lakshmi Puja
31 October 2023 – Birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
